News Tag: Public-works

The entry point for the City’s next campaign to expand awareness of the City’s curbside recycling program is earning awards.

The City’s 30-second video was awarded second place in the category of Public Service Announcement (PSA) for operating budgets under $200,000 by the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, a local government professional organization that provides support to government agencies.

Due to a booking conflict iwth the Yuma Civic Center, the City of Yuma’s quarterly Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection day has been moved back a week and will be held 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15.

While the July collection date traditionally runs earlier than the other HHW dates each year, this Saturday’s event will run even earlier than before. Residents are asked to make note of this earlier time frame.

Following a couple of “hot loads” discovered by City solid waste drivers and one melted trash can, the City of Yuma reminds residents to refrain from placing hot coals and smoldering fireworks in city garbage containers.